Posted on 12/19/2013 4:33:03 PM PST by bigtoona
Olympic figure skating champion Brian Boitano came out Thursday, two days after he was named to the U.S. delegation for Sochi along with openly gay athletes Billie Jean King and Caitlin Cahow. The 1988 gold medalist had always kept his personal life private, saying in a statement that "being gay is just one part of who I am." But President Barack Obama's decision to include openly gay athletes in the delegation for the opening and closing ceremonies and not send high-ranking officials was widely seen as a message to Russia about its treatment of gays and lesbians. "First and foremost I am an American athlete and I am proud to live in a country that encourages diversity, openness and tolerance," Boitano said in his statement. "As an athlete, I hope we can remain focused on the Olympic spirit which celebrates achievement in sport by peoples of all nations." Russia has come under fierce criticism for passing national laws banning "gay propaganda," and some suggested the United States should boycott the Sochi Olympics in protest. Obama rejected that idea earlier this year, saying a stronger statement could be made by "gay and lesbian athletes bringing home the gold or silver or bronze." But his choices for the U.S. delegation left little doubt about Obama's disapproval of the new Russian law.
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...President Barack Obama’s decision to include openly gay athletes in the delegation for the opening and closing ceremonies and not send high-ranking officials was widely seen as a message to Russia about its treatment of gays and lesbians.
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Rubbing the noses of decent Americans into this disgusting lifestyle yet again.
So does this mean Janet Napolitano is finally coming out? (big surprise /s)
what next, gay ballet dancers?
Is being gay a requirement to be a delegate, to go to Sochi?
When did this become news?
Hocki Bois are fags.
>>>Also, because drugs are outlawed, coming down with HIV will result in jail time.<<<
Bull crap. Russian legal system dances from a mass of illegal substance involved in a traffic to charge a person. There is no case if person is an obvious addict but has no drugs present on him, in his house or vehicle.
Has it always been the President's decision who is in the delegation or is Obama sticking his nose where it really doesn't belong... again?
Like, we didn’t know about Bri-baby all along?
Irish bartenders, maybe?
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